Sam_C Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 I'm looking for a cheap run-around as my current daily motor is a bit on the expensive to run side. Current favourite is a 1.8 Diesel Focus estate at about 2000/2001 Are there any common issues with this engine? Is it likely to blown the HG every 12000 miles like the Rover K series petrol or any such 'orrible gremlins? Just looking for a heads up on this before I spend the money! Cheers, Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeebowhite Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 The one to watch out for that I know for certain is the instrument cluster, being the owner of a mk2.5 I couldnt say for definite anything else, but the instrument cluster developed a few faults and needed to be replaced for a costly sum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam_C Posted March 14, 2011 Author Share Posted March 14, 2011 The one to watch out for that I know for certain is the instrument cluster, being the owner of a mk2.5 I couldnt say for definite anything else, but the instrument cluster developed a few faults and needed to be replaced for a costly sum! Cheers! I'll be sure to check that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliciaBeckman Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 My best Mate also owns the Same car from last 2 years but he Haven't faced any of such issue yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeebowhite Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 My best Mate also owns the Same car from last 2 years but he Haven't faced any of such issue yet. I think the best thing you can do is search this forum for phrases like "1998 Focus" or "Focus MK1" that will bring up a list of things... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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